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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1925

Page

16

Princeton Notes Share of Marriages and Local Happenings

Town records list five marriages in Bluefield Matoaka and Princeton area as clerks issue per diem since 1924. Local schools reopen after Christmas recess. ball game with Concord Scrubs and Bluefield high pivotal. Traffic police warn 1925 plates. Bramwell jail receives first prisoner of year. Community notices include paving, street work, merchants election, horse-trade incident, and theater program at Royal.

Couna Bec Alfred J. Huller Mary L. Horton Bluefield Ames Lynn Hudson Flora Greeding

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Quick Weight Reduction

Overfatness described as a social burden is addressed by Marmola Prescription Tablets. The ad claims the tablets convert fatty tissues to solid flesh, improve health, and allow substantial eating. It promises painless weight loss and urges readers to purchase or mail order Marmola from Detroit, Michigan.

General Motors Detroit

New Year's Party by Sunshine Weavers Honor Ruth Oaks

The Sunshine Weavers class of First Baptist Church hosted a New Year's party in the church recreation hall. Miss Ruth Oaks was honored on her birthday with gifts. A program led by president Miss Isabelle Brown and assisted by Miss Virginia Bobb featured several members and a talk on New Year. Attendees included many members and visitors from Princeton and Bluefield, with games, fruit punch, sandwiches, and pickles enjoyed by all.

Elizabeth Christian Hortense League Annie Mitchel Annie Mitchell Dora Brooks Elizabeth Bird Lydia Burkholder Zoma Sandige Isabelle Brown Mozie Blaylock Jeneva Burgess Virginia Miller Virginia Bobb Loraine Wood Ruby Oaks Iva Munsey Helen Lawrence

New Year Dinner Honors Hode White Before Baltimore Trip

Mr and Mrs L E White of Wallace street hosted a six o clock New Year Eve dinner for their son Hode White and daughter in law who were set to depart for Baltimore the next day. A large party followed and guests celebrated until midnight.

State Road Commission L. N. Lambert H. 8. White Princeton L. E. White Wallace Street Hode White Baltimore

Mrs George Wolfolk Hosts Yuletide Bridge Party

Saturday afternoon at 3 Mrs George Wolfolk entertained guests at a bridge party. Decorations reflected the Yuletide season and eight tables competed with Mrs George Brown winning the top prize for highest score. Hostess’s daughters Virginia Harriet and Edna Perkins helped serve refreshments.

George Wolfolk George Brown Virginia and Harriet Edna Perkins

Yuletide Dance at Miss Toots Brown’s Park Avenue Home

An informal holiday gathering hosted by Miss Toots Brown on Park Avenue featured dancing and card playing as the main attractions. Refreshments were served during the evening attended by guests including Miss Blanche and other friends.

Toots Brown Park Avenue Blanche

Bridge Tea Hosts Decorated For New Year

Mrs E B McNeer and daughter Mrs Richard Beard hosted a Friday bridge party from 3 to 6 pm. Evergreen decor and New Year themed tally cards set the scene. First prize went to Mrs L H Vermillion with consolation to Mrs H L Swaim. Mildred Hadden assisted in serving salad and ice.

E. 8. McNeer Richard Beard L. H. Vermillion H. L. Swaim Mildred Hadden

Presbyterian Auxiliary Circle to Meet on Walnut Street

The Evening Circle of the Presbyterian Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 with Miss Virginia Roney on Walnut street led by Mrs. Parker Wilton. U D C members and others are invited to a Monday 3 pm meeting at the Presbyterian Church. A New Year dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert D Brown on Bluefield Avenue honored Miss Grace Pearson with guests and festive treats. Birthday party for Annie Ray Kane featured games and music with prizes as well as refreshments.

The Presbyterian Auxiliary Virginia Roney Walnut Street Parker Wilton U. D.C United Daughters of the Confederacy Presbyterian Church Herbert D. Brown Bluefield Avenue Grace Pearson Bluefield Brown Edna Smith Richmond Gladys Runyon Blanche Bingham John Peters James Clifford William Oney Lee Peters Harris Hale Robert Bingham Annie Ray Kane Front Street Edith Witt Junior Hall Frances Baumerant Miss Witt Violet Malcolm Mildred Hadden Charleston Roy Hall Pulaski Princeton H. L. Swaim College Avenue Ethel Ader Clayton, Inn Ader Miami Fla Orita Booker John Birch Highland Avenue Lethia Whitten Charles Madden Washington, D. C J. E. Sharpley Norfolk Charlence Hall Harrison Street Washington Strayer College L. Hoge Johnson Princeton Hospital Fred J. Wheley Ballard Walter Mann Frank Kirby East Princeton E. E. Batley Andrew Gott Lilly Land Company Bill Stull Morgantown State University H. G. Peery Tazewell A. H. Willis Vulcan Hobart Booth Chatterey Maggie Booth H. Walker Dodrill Little Son Pocahontas County Athens J. A. Mace Mullens and Hotchkiss Herbert McGraw Mullens H. G. McGraw J. A Meadows Huntington Portsmouth McDowell County J. F. Holroyd Ramona Holroyd Frank Linnell I. H. Strider Rose Hill R. E. L. Strider Little J R. RE. L. Strider

Gas mains extension could reach Princeton from Bluefield

Rumors say Southern Gas Company via Bluefield Gas and Power may extend gas mains to Princeton. If patronage and rights of way support it, gas lighting and street lamps could arrive, reshaping local life and comfort.

Southern Gas Company Bluefield Gas and Power Company Bluefield Princeton Huntington

Birthday Celebration with Cake and Prize Named Witt

Guests gathered for a birthday event ending with fruit salad and cake. A cake with eleven glowing candies marked the moment of the candle blowout, awarding Ralph Witt the prize. Attendees listed include Doris Smith, Eileen Smith, Lucille Sims, Frances Baumerant, Louise Wells, Frances Clark, Lois Strong, Gene Osborne, Lorraine Rogers, Louise Campbell, Helen Rogers, Frances Thompson, Edith Witt, Violet Malcolm, Ralph Witt, Junior Hall, Jimmie Malcolm.

Ralph Witt Doris Smith Eileen Smith Lucille Sims Frances Baumerant Louise Wells Frances Clark Lois Strong Gene Osborne Lorraine Rogers Louise Campbell Helen Rogers Frances Thompson Edith Witt Violet Malcolm Junior Hall Jimmie Malcolm

Watch Party and Shower Honor Local Couple in Princeton

Miss Mary Koles hosted a Yuletide watch party at Mrs. S. B. Goode's Blake Avenue home with dancing, cards, and refreshments. A separate shower for bride and groom Hode White and Mrs. Dangerfield featured gifts to the groom from male guests, followed by elaborate ample refreshments. PRINCETON PERSONALS notes Mrs. W. L. Broyles and children Verde, Clarence, and Vera visiting.

Hode White Joan Dangerfield Park Avenue Katherine Mabel Pendleton Whilma Hazlett Nannie Sue Echols Vera Payne Guy Carden, Jr Mrs. White Princeton

Big Crowd Expected in Princeton Monday

Indications point to a large turnout in Princeton for court sessions tomorrow. Hotels and eateries prepare for crowds as Judge Dillard opens proceedings at 9 o clock with Sheriff Crumpacker reading the proclamation. Grand jury to be empaneled with Prosecuting Attorney Walter Ross and Atty. Lubliner. witnesses gather, and trials set to begin on the 12th.

Dillard Crumpecker Degins Our Republic Mercer Walter Ross Lubliner Grand Jury

Electrify Japanese Railways Across 400 Miles Planned

Tokyo reports a government plan to electrify over 400 miles of Japanese rail lines. The project aims to modernize rail transport and reduce fuel costs across major routes.

Tokio

Quilting Party and Town Election in Athens West Virginia

Mrs J F Brown and Mrs Meador Bird hosted New Year quilting at Brown home Athens with two quilts and a comforter finished. Town elected C Stennett mayor with a council from various sections and noted prior faithful service by the former council.

J. F. Brown Meador Bird Brown Meadow Bird R. R. Sa Athens C. Stennett Seth Boggess Donzie Lilly W. S. McClaugherty Frank Daugherty T. A. Barbery W. M. Hardy

WalkerAnniversary Celebrated at Straley Avenue Home

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Walker observed their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with a party Saturday night at their Straley avenue home. The decor featured pink and white, with music by Miss Inez Johnson and Messrs. E. M. Walker and L. G. Walker. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gillion Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Bee Shelton and many others, who received a china dish set. Pink and white ice cream and cake were served with later punch and cake.

E. M. Walker Straley Avenue Bee Bailey Messrs L. G. Walker Ivan Johnson Versal Lambert Harland Gillion Joe Stovall Lloyd Roach B. A. Walker Fred Shelton Harry Richard

Spring opening invitation for merchants and store managers

Merchants and store managers are invited to a spring opening starting Monday January 5 and running all week ending Saturday night January 1. Sample rooms at 303 304 305 Commercial Bank Building Bluefield West Virginia. Phone 207. Railroad and hotel expenses refunded. Ely and Walker Dry Goods Co. St. Louis Missouri.

Commercial Bank Bidg Bluefield W. Va Ely & Walker Dry Goods Co St. Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lokoland Bryant Et Als Hugh Et Als Concord Scrubs Bluefield High Beavers Willie Williams Justice of the Peace Bramwell Williams George Mays Harrison Bluestone Junction Mar-Mun Paving Company Prison Street Bee Street Princeton Merchants Association Ing L. H. Swaim J. C. Carter G. H. Brown W. H. Witt T. H.teel J. H. Lambert J. M. Smith G. W. Lazenby E. K. Ketron R. W. Brown O. E. Susong N. E. Lanton East C. H. Shepherd Royal Theatre F. Marion Crawford Phillip II Santon’s Santon Bros Santon Legion P Legion Hall W. L. Gravatt Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia Episcopal Church J Episcopal Choir NEW Years Party Hadden Mary Koles S. B. Goode Blake Avenue Leva Ridenour Trene Fry Hassie Roles Pearl River Kathleen Cutler Ruby Maullens Lucy Gibbs Marshall College Bob Bingham Ralph Hetrick J. W. Brown Alderson Fry Everett S. Propst Mr. Harrison Alonzo Huffman W. Thompson Abingdon Lancelot Adkins Coats Santon Bros. Dept Mercer and Seventh Streets Kinceton, West V Athens and Concord College Willie M. Thompson William and Marinda Thompson Peterstown Monroe County Willie Christian Church Said Jennie K. Pence Roanoke J. W. Thompson Gary S. G. Williamson Concord College Sims First Christian Church Goldwyn Emmett J. Flynn Blanche Sweet Hobart Bosworth Pauline Starke Ene Edmund Lowe Emmett 5 Flynn June Mathis Polduynys- Gosmopelitan
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